The Nigeria Police Force has announced the suspension of the nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy following an interim court order restraining the action.
According to PUNCH Online, the police had earlier announced on December 15, 2025, that enforcement of the policy would resume from January 2, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen public safety and internal security.
However, in a statement released on Thursday and signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the police disclosed that an interim order issued on December 17, 2025, in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, directed the Force to halt enforcement pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or until the order is set aside.
“The Nigeria Police Force was served with an interim order of court in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, issued on 17th December 2025, restraining the Force from proceeding with the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the vacation of the order,” the statement read.
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The police explained that they have since entered appearance in the matter, filed preliminary objections, and formally applied for the interim order to be vacated. The case has been adjourned to January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
“In line with constitutional obligations and respect for judicial authority, the Nigeria Police Force has entered appearance in the matter, raised preliminary objections, and formally applied for the vacation of the interim order. The court has adjourned the case to 20th January 2026 for further proceedings,” the statement added.
The Force stressed that the suspension of enforcement is strictly in obedience to the subsisting court order.
“Accordingly, and strictly in compliance with the subsisting court order, the Nigeria Police Force has placed the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy on hold nationwide, pending the decision of the court,” the police said.
Reacting to the development, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to the rule of law while carrying out its constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, affirms that the Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in upholding the rule of law while discharging its primary mandate of protecting lives and property. The Force will continue to deploy lawful, intelligence-driven strategies to address security challenges and safeguard public safety across the country.
“Members of the public are assured that the Nigeria Police Force will communicate further developments and issue clear guidance as appropriate following the court’s determination of the matter, in the overriding interest of public order and national security,” the statement noted.